TOKYO: Japan has seen its hottest September since records began 125 years ago, the weather agency said, in a year expected to be the warmest in human history.
The scorching September’s average temperature was 2.66 degrees Celsius (36.78 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than usual, reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The average temperature for the scorching month was 2.66 degrees Celsius (36.78 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the norm. This marks the highest temperature recorded since the commencement of statistical data in 1898.
The global trend towards record-breaking temperatures continues, with 2023 anticipated to be the warmest year in human history due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. Several European countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Poland, and Switzerland, have all reported their warmest September on record. For instance, France’s Meteo-France revealed that the country’s September temperature average is expected to be approximately 21.5 degrees Celsius, surpassing the 1991-2020 reference period by 3.5 to 3.6 degrees Celsius.
In addition to Japan, the United Kingdom has also equalled its historical record for the warmest September since recording began in 1884. This alarming trend underscores the urgency of addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change on a global scale.
